harappa vs mohenjo

Harappa vs Mojenjo-DAro

​multiple-story dwelling with a large courtyard

​Each room has a purpose. Is that similar to what we see today?

​Upper city: administrative and religious center. This had government buildings, religious sites, and assembly areas.

​Lower City: residential

​What materials do you see?

​Individual prayer or bathroom stalls

Open Ended

What does this picture of an assembly hall tell us about the Indus Valley Civilization?

​​Great Bath

​These wells were rebuilt over time and were used to serve needs of the city.

​​well

​big builds

One of the earliest public water tanks in the world. Used for swimming and religious ceremonies.

​baths around the world

​Budapest: Szechenyi Spa

​Thermal baths are used to recharge your body, relax your mind, and provide therapy. This is through the temperature and chemical composition of the water

Used to store grain and or animal feed. They were build above ground to keep stored food away from mice and floods.

granary

Multiple Choice

What is stored in granaries

• grain

• meat

• veggies

• bodies

​Modern Granaries

Open Ended

What is the difference between a modern granary and an ancient one?

​Indus Valley Irrigation (aka indoor plumbing)

​Ancient Toilets!

​Ancient drains/pipes

​more irrigation techniques

​To move water around and avoid overwatering, early Indians dug canals and a network of ditches.

Multiple Choice

What type of layout did the city have?

• grid

• swirl

• stripe

• octagon

​What did the cities trade for?

​Lapis Lazuli: was used to make beads for jewelry and it represated the sky at religious ceremonies.

Open Ended

Why do cities need to trade?

Draw

Draw a Giraffe in space